HOONAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Hoonah Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hoonah City School District school district, located in Hoonah, AK with about 60 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 3 teachers, Hoonah Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Hoonah Elementary School, located in the remote coastal community of Hoonah, Alaska, serves as a vital educational hub for students in the region. As part of the Hoonah City School District, the school emphasizes a curriculum tailored to the unique needs of its community, often blending traditional academic standards with the cultural heritage of the Tlingit people. The school focuses on fostering a supportive, small-town learning environment where teachers can provide personalized attention, helping students build strong foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science while encouraging personal growth and community involvement.

Beyond the classroom, the school plays an integral role in the tight-knit Hoonah community, which is situated on Chichagof Island. Given its unique location, the educational experience is often shaped by the natural landscape of Southeast Alaska, providing students with opportunities to connect their learning to the local environment and the unique challenges and opportunities of living in a rural, island-based setting. By maintaining a commitment to both academic excellence and local tradition, Hoonah Elementary strives to prepare its students for future success, whether they continue their education elsewhere or contribute to the continued development of their hometown.

For more information, contact Hoonah Elementary at (907) 945-3613 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.